Le 31
Navy Nautical-Stripe Shirt Slim Fit
This is a men's slim fit long-sleeve shirt with a navy background and narrow vertical white stripes. It is made from 100% cotton fabric and features a spread collar, front button placket, and barrel cuffs. The slim fit design includes fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves for a close-to-body silhouette.
- Color
- Navy
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- slim-fit, nautical
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Navy nautical-stripe slim fit shirt made from 100% cotton.
Slim fit with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves.
- Color
- Navy · blue
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- slim-fit, nautical
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- slim fit cut that hugs the body tightly
- fitted shoulders
- narrow sleeves
- 100% cotton fabric
- nautical-stripe design
- exclusive design by Le 31 for Simons in Canada
Product Insights
The Le 31 Navy Nautical-Stripe Shirt offers a slim-fit, 100% cotton design at a sale price of $29.95 CAD—one-third of its $99 MSRP—delivering breathable natural fiber but with tradeoffs: no stretch (feels more restrictive than elastic blends), wrinkles easily, and potential shrinkage of 2-10% (cold wash recommended). As an exclusive Simons house label, it undercuts comparable mid-tier shirts ($70-$100) while providing a V-shaped silhouette through waist suppression, though the fit is tighter than the brand's modern fit. Designed in Canada and sold only at Simons, it prioritizes cost savings and cotton comfort over stretch and wrinkle-resistance.
- Value
Sale price $29.95 CAD delivers $99 MSRP 100% cotton design at one-third cost.
Why this is supported
The $99 MSRP shirt is marked down to $29.95 CAD, undercutting benchmark mid-tier shirts like
Charles Tyrwhitt | ~$70–$100 | Traditional non-iron cotton
wetried.itand fast-fashion poly-blends such as
H&M: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
thither.com. As Simons' own label, the $99 MSRP already excluded licensing markups, so the $29.95 sale price delivers the core product value.
- Cotton properties
100% cotton is breathable but no stretch, wrinkles, and may shrink.
Why this is supported
The 100% cotton fabric offers breathability; M&S notes it
delivers exceptional comfort, breathability, and a polished look that lasts all day
marksandspencer.com. However, it lacks elastane, so no stretch — unlike slim fit shirts that
are often made from quality fabrics that provide some stretch, ensuring freedom of movement
sconfort.com. The fabric also wrinkles; one customer reported it
crease excessively on wearing
marksandspencer.com. Standard cotton shrinkage applies —
cotton can shrink up to 5-10% if not pre-treated, but even pre-shrunk cotton may see 2-5% shrinkage over time
Has the 100% cotton fabric been pre-shrunk, or should I expect shrinkage after washing?— so cold wash and air drying recommended.
The 100% cotton fabric provides natural breathability and a matte finish that avoids the pilling and synthetic shine seen in polyester blends. For instance,
H&M: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
thither.comis a typical poly-blend that lacks these qualities. However, cotton naturally wrinkles, as one customer noted:
Having paid a fortune for cotton shirts which, despite looking perfect after washing and ironing, crease excessively on wearing.
marksandspencer.comDespite these care considerations, the fabric's core advantages are verified.
While some Le 31 shirts use a stretch blend, this version is pure 100% cotton. One retail description notes
Ultra-comfortable cotton and organic cotton stretch blend
lyst.comfor their usual offerings. On breathability, a review states
this shirt delivers exceptional comfort, breathability
marksandspencer.com, yet another buyer observes that
cotton shirts which, despite looking perfect after washing and ironing, crease excessively on wearing
marksandspencer.com, confirming the tradeoff.
- Stretch
Feels more restrictive than Le31's stretch slim fits due to zero elastane.
Why this is supported
Unlike many Le31 slim fits, which use a stretch blend, this 100% cotton version contains no elastane. The stretch blend description notes
Ultra-comfortable cotton and organic cotton stretch blend
lyst.comwhile the slim cut is described as
tailored to hug the body tightly with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
stylight.ca. As a result, the shirt feels more restrictive and requires a break-in period, so buyers used to stretch may need to size up.
- Cut profile
Waist suppression for V-shaped silhouette; tighter than brand's modern fit.
Why this is supported
Le 31's slim fit is tighter than its modern fit, as the slim fit description says
Our slim fit is tailored to hug the body tightly with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves.
stylight.cawhile the modern fit description drops 'tightly', stating
Our modern fit is cut to hug the body with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves
stylight.caThis confirms a more aggressive cut with deliberate waist suppression for a V-shaped silhouette, corroborated by a source that notes
This close-fitting cut highlights the waistline while providing optimal comfort.
sconfort.comThis cut flatters lean and athletic builds, but may feel excessively tight on broader waists due to the minimal fabric give.
- Shrinkage
100% cotton may shrink 2-5% over time; cold wash and air-dry recommended.
Why this is supported
The brand advises that
even pre-shrunk cotton may see 2-5% shrinkage over time
Has the 100% cotton fabric been pre-shrunk, or should I expect shrinkage after washing?so cold washing and air drying is strongly advised to maintain the slim fit.
- Care
100% cotton can shrink up to 5-10%; cold washing is recommended.
Why this is supported
The fabric may shrink if not pre-shrunk; a Q&A response states:
cotton can shrink up to 5-10% if not pre-treated, but even pre-shrunk cotton may see 2-5% shrinkage over time
Has the 100% cotton fabric been pre-shrunk, or should I expect shrinkage after washing?. To minimize shrinkage, cold washing and air drying are recommended.
- Private label advantage
Exclusive Simons house label, saving 30-50% over licensed brands.
Why this is supported
Le 31 is Simons' in-house label, exclusive to their channels —
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.ca— eliminating multi-brand markups and licensing fees that typically add 30-50% to branded shirts.
- Price competitiveness
At $29.95, this shirt undercuts comparable mid-tier shirts that cost $70–$100 CAD.
Why this is supported
The sale price of $29.95 places this shirt well below the typical $70–$100 tier for mid-market brands like Charles Tyrwhitt (
Charles Tyrwhitt | ~$70–$100 | Traditional non-iron cotton
wetried.it) and even competes with fast-fashion polyester blends from H&M (
H&M: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
thither.com), despite using 100% cotton.
- Design and materials
100% cotton and slim fit, unmatched by polyester-blend shirts in this price tier.
Why this is supported
As a proprietary label, Simons controls the design and materials directly, enabling the deliberate choice of 100% cotton and a tailored slim fit —
Our slim fit is tailored to hug the body tightly with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves.
stylight.caThis avoids the cost-driven compromises seen in polyester-blend rivals (
H&M: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
thither.com) that trade breathability and longevity for lower price.
- Breathability
100% cotton shirt is more breathable than H&M poly-blend, but creases easily.
Why this is supported
Catalog verified that the 100% cotton construction provides higher air permeability than polyester-blend alternatives. M&S reports the shirt offers
exceptional comfort, breathability
marksandspencer.com. H&M dress shirts are
65% polyester, 35% cotton
thither.com, limiting breathability. The same cotton that enables breathability also causes creasing; a reviewer notes they
crease excessively on wearing
marksandspencer.com.
- Wrinkling
100% cotton shirt creases during wear--tradeoff for natural comfort.
Why this is supported
The 100% cotton fabric lacks a wrinkle-resistant finish, and customer experience confirms that after washing and ironing, the shirt creases noticeably on wearing.
Having paid a fortune for cotton shirts which, despite looking perfect after washing and ironing, crease excessively on wearing.
marksandspencer.comThe slim fit design, which hugs the body tightly with no stretch, exacerbates this effect by holding the fabric taut, causing folds to appear sharply at elbows and shoulders.
Our slim fit is tailored to hug the body tightly with fitted shoulders and narrow sleeves.
stylight.caThis combination of material and cut means the shirt will show visible creases during wear--a tradeoff for the natural comfort of 100% cotton.
- Exclusivity
Le 31 is designed in Canada and sold exclusively through Simons stores and website.
Why this is supported
Le 31 is described as
Le 31 by Simons: an exclusive designed in Canada
stylight.caon stylight.ca, and retail reviews confirm that
They stock clothing that is part of the Le 31 Wardrobe collection as well as other popular brands.
honestbrandreviews.com, verifying the exclusive in-house distribution model.
- Fit
Sizes 145,150,155,160,175 denote US collar inches 14½–17½ (decimal omitted).
Why this is supported
According to the brand's Q&A,
the size numbers (145, 150, etc.) correspond to neck circumference in inches, with the decimal omitted (e.g., 145 = 14.5 inches, 150 = 15 inches)
Do the size numbers (145, 150, etc.) correspond to neck circumference in centimeters? What is the equivalent US collar size?This means the listed sizes 145, 150, 155, 160, and 175 represent US collar sizes 14½, 15, 15½, 16, and 17½ inches respectively.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Folded long-sleeve navy shirt with narrow vertical white stripes, spread collar, visible front button placket, and a folded barrel cuff at lower left; a black woven label is visible inside the collar.
- Overall shapeShirt is neatly folded in a flat rectangular presentation showing the front body, top collar, and one folded sleeve with cuff at the lower left.
- CollarClassic spread collar with pointed tips, collar band visible inside; collar exterior shows the same navy fabric with vertical white stripes angled along the collar pieces.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.04 · w 0.65 · h 0.18 (high) - Stripe patternNarrow vertical white pinstripes evenly spaced on a navy background across the body, collar, and sleeve; stripes are continuous across panels except at seams where they shift slightly.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.75 (high) - Button placketCentered front placket with visible white round buttons sewn with dark thread forming an X stitch; three buttons visible along the body placket.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.58 (high) - CuffSingle folded barrel cuff at the lower left with two vertically aligned white buttons and the stripe pattern rotated to align with the cuff panels.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - LabelBlack rectangular woven label sewn to the inside back of the collar with white text and markings.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.27 · h 0.07 (high) - Label text line 1“LE 31”
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.09 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (high) - Label text line 2“PAR SIMONS”Partial
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.10 · w 0.17 · h 0.02 (medium)
Other
Studio top-down product shot on a light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped to show full folded shirt with slight shadow below left edge.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay crop centered on the folded shirt with all edges visible except a small bottom corner where shirt hem aligns with image edge.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with subtle shadowing around the shirt edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting from above producing soft shadows along the lower-left side of the shirt and slight highlights on buttons.
Colors
navy· body fabric#1D2333white· pinstripesoff-white· buttons#C4C4C4black· label#0E0E0E